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8
How to Take a Temperature
Temperature Ranges
Body temperature means internal temperature of body. Normal temperature
even in a healthy person can vary within a small range. The temperature of a
person measured in the evening is normally 0.5C higher than early morning
and is also affected by the environment, time and activity. Refer to the table
below to nd out the normal body temperature ranges.
Normal temperature range at various parts of body
Armpit 34.7 ~ 37.3C (94.5 ~ 99.1F)
Mouth 35.5 ~ 37.5C (95.9 ~ 99.5F)
Rectum 36.6 ~ 38.0C (97.9 ~ 100.4F)
Ear 35.8 ~ 38.0C (96.4 ~ 100.4F)
Normal temperature range by age
0 ~ 2age 36.4 ~ 38.0C (94.5 ~ 100.4F)
3 ~ 10age 36.1 ~ 37.8C (97.0 ~ 100.0F)
11 ~ 65age 35.9 ~ 37.6C (96.6 ~ 99.7F)
Above 65age 35.8 ~ 37.5C (96.4 ~ 99.5F)
• Normal body temperature can vary between individuals it is recommended that
you record your body temperature when you are healthy as a reference point.
• Using your thermometer
- Measuring Body Temperature
Switch to body temperature measuring mode, and check the body temperature
on the temple area at a distance of 2 to 3cm.
- Measuring Bathing Water Temperature
Switch to daily wide temperature measuring mode, and check the water
temperature by aiming the thermometer at a distance of 2 to 3cm from the
water. Be careful not to get water on the Thermometer.
- Measuring the Nursing Bottle
Switch to daily wide temperature measuring mode, and check the temperature
by aiming the thermometer at a distance of 2 to 3cm from the babies bottle.
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